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Liturgy of the Hours

 

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In addition to the Eucharist and the other sacrament rituals, the Church’s official public prayer includes the daily praying of psalms and biblical canticles, meditating on readings, and intercessory prayer. The two main hours are called Morning Prayer (Lauds) and Evening Prayer (Vespers). All those who are ordained and those who take solemn religious vows promise to pray the Liturgy of the Hours each day. The full Liturgy of the Hours includes a daily Office of Readings (from some saint or theologian), Daytime Prayer, and Night Prayer as well. Sometimes called the Breviary or also the Divine Office, the Liturgy of the Hours was a way to sanctify the whole day. The entire day, no matter the hour, can be an occasion of turning our minds and hearts to God, and somewhere in the world, due to the differences in time zones, there are Catholic communities doing that at every hour of the day. Whether one prays the official public prayer form or not, every Christian is encouraged to pray at least some type of morning prayer and evening prayer.

 

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